make a magnificent appearance

herculean or great in strength

be unable to behold the blue heaven--live in darkness or dark oppression

neither fish,flesh nor fowl(nondescript)

do not care a bit

question of fundamental importance for a hundred years(fundamental task crucial for generations to come)

be most changeful

undiscriminating

too many

without a rap(not a cent to one's name)

go to the trouble of travelling a long distance

The leopard can never change its spots.(One can never change one's character. ; one's nature can hardly be altered)

forget old grievances(forgive and forget)

stoop to ask questions from common people

cannot tell beans from wheat(have no practical knowledge)

There can never be too much deception in war.

clear the air(dispel the clouds and see the clear sky)

not to understand the highest principles of propriety

never give in

cap in hand(extremely deferential)